From a carp to a dragon god

Chapter 22: Trip to the Academy (Part )

Yu Shuyang stayed at Master Yu's place until evening before going home. The master was a little strict and often gave him instructions, asking him to study hard.

He could feel the care and love in it. This was the treatment of a close disciple, even if he wanted to be a sword immortal instead of inheriting Confucianism.

Before leaving, Master Yu took his hand and told him the result of the divination by the Great Immortal Xiyu.

The results are all auspicious three times, one is very auspicious and two are slightly auspicious. The result must be good, so you can practice with confidence.

He knew from the beginning that the result would be good. This was the skill he cultivated in his previous life. It couldn't be an evil method of taking his life by fishing and feeding.

When he returned home, Yu's father and mother seemed to be waiting for him. Normally, Yu's mother should be at the Beifang Noodle House, where she was practicing as a white-case chef.

She runs a noodle shop in Beifang Market. She already employs three fish monsters, but she still doesn't dare to let go and usually spends most of her time in the shop.

"Jiuchun, come quickly, come here, what do you think of your master? Does he like that wood-element rhinoceros beast?"

Yu's father was very happy and did not make any slang jokes as usual.

"Master likes it very much. He has always liked the Confucian culture and education."

"As long as Master likes it, I've been worrying about you all these years. You said you must learn swordsmanship too.

Isn't it good to learn from your master? He only has you as his disciple. Tell me, is this reasonable?

Yu Mu couldn't help but nag. She didn't like these things. Swordsmen were popular in Lingzhou Tianshui, and she had seen a lot of fighting and killing.

"Mother, please be quiet. We have said before that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.

Did your teacher tell you anything? Do you support learning swordsmanship?

Yu's father was also conflicted. He knew that his son had a stubborn character and had planned to use Shou Zi Zhen Zhong as a way out, but he still hoped that the road ahead would be wider.

"The Master asked me to think about my future ambitions and to do something great.

He also talked about breaking through to the ninth rank and going to the academy to teach swordsmanship." Yu Shuyang told the story truthfully without exaggeration.

"That's good. It seems that the teacher is still satisfied. The divination results are out, and they are all good." Yu's father nodded and said with relief.

The family of three chatted for a while, and then Yu's mother went into the kitchen to prepare some side dishes for the father and son, and they had a reunion dinner together.

The next morning, Yu Shuyang went out early to go to the academy treasury to collect spiritual materials for refining magic. It was only a little over a hundred days away from July 7th.

Go up the mountain from the Yuren Village at the foot of the mountain, walk along the mountain road all the way to the halfway point, and you will see the scattered school terraces.

"Junior brother is here again? Are you here to get spiritual materials?"

The guy with a fish head and a human body who helped to refine Lingzi Water and Linghai Water last time greeted Yu Shuyang enthusiastically when he saw him.

Yu Shuyang still had some impression of this fish-headed monster. He was a rare seventh-grade cultivator who could transform into a human while retaining a fish head.

"Hello, Senior. Manager Xia told me to come here today. Why are you here?"

"I'm in charge of the school, so naturally I'm responsible for ringing the bell every morning."

Fish Head laughed at himself, but unfortunately, his fish face could not make any expression. His two bulging fish eyes made him look stupid.

He took out a bronze bell, which was as big as four fists, and struck it with a wooden hammer, making a "bang bang" sound.

There were several knocks in succession, the sound gradually getting louder. This should be a magic weapon. A light knock could actually spread throughout the entire school.

At this time, you can see a very grand spectacle: the doors of the school rooms open, and happy fish swim out.

Some long, some short, some fat, some thin, with colorful scales forming a cluster of flowers, some solid-colored scales forming a clear pool, a huge school of fish rushed forward, all heading towards the school.

"The dance of the fish and dragons is still so graceful. You never get tired of watching it."

Yutou Naotou sighed and said that he really liked this and came here to be the dormitory leader just to watch it every day.

Yu Shuyang rarely saw such a scene. His aptitude was water with yin metal, so he didn't come to the academy at first, but went to the academy garden in Dongtian. Otherwise, how could he later worship Master Yu as his master? There was a connection.

The Dance of Fish and Dragon was taught personally by Madam Wushuang, the headmaster of the academy. She has been practicing it once in the morning and once in the evening every day for many years.

Yu Shuyang watched the whole thing and realized that it was not just for fun, but a sacrificial ceremony performed through a dragon dance.

He was not familiar with this aspect, but there were a few movements that allowed him to feel the charm of sacrifice. This was not a horrifying secret, as rituals and music all originated from sacrifices.

"Brother, hurry up and get the spiritual materials. I'm waiting for your congratulatory gift.

I heard that Master Yu helped with some of the materials, so He Yi will have to put in more effort." Yu Tou Nao said jokingly.

Congratulatory ceremony is a tradition of the academy. The fish monster who breaks through the ninth level of cultivation must bring some gifts to thank the fish monsters who helped to refine spiritual materials.

The school treasury usually arranges students to help, which can not only deepen the relationship between students, but also encourage students to have confidence in breaking through the ninth level.

"Don't worry, Senior Bao will be satisfied. Then you will laugh until you can't stop."

After saying that, Yu Shuyang went straight to the academy. He didn't know how to dance the fish and dragon dance, and he had no interest in participating in it.

Fortunately, there was no obstruction along the way and no dramatic incident. There was a small square in front of the school and an archway marking the top scholar in literature at the entrance.

After passing the archway, there is a five-hall-in-one academy with a circle of pools outside. It was built according to the regulations of Wenjiao Biyong, and it is the cultural heritage of the Xiyu clan.

Yu Shuyang did not go to the academy, but to the treasury behind it. He walked along the circular pool of the academy and passed through two rows of corridors to reach his destination.

"Manager Xia, I'm here to get the spiritual materials."

"Please sign here. I heard that the immortal asked for divination three times and got auspicious omens every time.

You kid, you have to show your worth. I heard that the teacher has recommended you to teach swordsmanship."

General Xia Wushou took the twelve small bottles while talking. There were eight glazed bottles, two gilded porcelain bottles and two gourd bottles.

Yu Shuyang picked them up one by one to examine. The glass bottles contained the winds of the four seasons and eight solar terms. Looking through the bottles, he could see that they were very pure and clear Qi.

The gold-painted bottle contains Shen gold and You gold, and the gourd bottle contains Zi water and Hai water. Compared with the eight winds, the quality is three points worse, but fortunately the quantity is sufficient.

"Thank you, Manager Xia."

As he spoke, Yu Shuyang signed his name and was about to go home.

"It's okay, just come with me, the lady wants to see you.

Also, remember to return the bottle after use. The library gives spiritual materials, not magical instruments."

Xia Wushou said this and called a shrimp spirit over to watch. He wanted to lead Yu Shuyang over personally.

"Manager Xia, does Grandmother have any instructions for me?"

Madam Wushuang, Yu Shuyang cannot call her Madam, according to the rules he has to call her Grandmother, after all, she is the daughter-in-law of Xiyu Daxian.

Xia Wushou was Madam Wushuang's servant in her early years, so naturally she could be called Madam. This was the difference in their relationship.

"You'll understand once you get there. Remember to listen more, watch more, and talk less. That will benefit you."

　Thank you all for your support and your recommendation votes. Today's ranking has reached 1990th place. Thank you. I wonder if the recommendation votes can reach over this week.

　　The map of the academy has finally lit up, and below it comes another important character, Xiyu’s grandmother, Madam Wushuang.

　　I will try my best, said pointing to the light.

(End of this chapter)